Freshly ground or chopped spices, herbs, and other food are always better than the dried and processed varieties. It is for this reason that food choppers and grinders are very useful tools to have in the kitchen. And it is even better if you can have them in a single device. This is precisely what you get with a Waring Commercial WCG75 Pro Prep Chopper Grinder.
The machine consists of a rectangular cuboid base housing a powerful motor, and two bowl and blade assemblies. One of the bowls has blades designed for chopping while the other is for grinding. To use the bowls, simply set them atop the base.
The motor is a high-speed 2-pole induction type that has a capacity of ¾ horsepower enabling it to spin the blades of the bowls at speeds of up to 3,450 RPM. At this speeds, whatever is inside the bowl is immediately reduced to shreds or grounds. In spite of its power, the motor runs quietly.
Both bowls have a capacity of ¾ quart, and are see-though thus providing you with a clear view of the food inside. Their blades and covers, however, differ. The chopping bowl has only two blades, compared to three for the grinding bowl. The former is intended for cutting chocolate, garlic, onion, shallots, and leafy herbs; while the latter can easily grind allspice, celery and mustard seeds, coffee beans, nuts, peppercorns, and Parmesan and Romano cheeses.
The cover of the chopping bowl has two openings allowing you to pour liquids or oils into the bowl even when the motor is running. This is perfect when making creams, sauces, or toppings. The grinding bowl’s cover, on the other hand, is completely closed to prevent ground food from flying out while grinding.
For a convenient and space-saving storage, the two bowls can be stacked. Although the bowls and blades are designed to last, in the event that they are damaged, replacements can be purchased separately.
The Waring Commercial WCG75 Pro Prep Chopper Grinder is 5 inches wide and 8½ deep. Along with a bowl mounted on the base, it is 10 inches high.